CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERS


We hereby consent to all references to Ryder Scott Company, L.P. and/or the
reports prepared by Ryder Scott Company, L.P. included or incorporated by
reference in Westport Resources Corporation's previously filed Registration
Statement filed on Form S-1 (File No. 333-40422) in the Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2000.

                                     /s/ Ryder Scott Company, L.P.
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                                         RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P.


March 15, 2001